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D-Day Nov 12th!

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    • October 17, 2018 at 3:58 pm
    MelanomaMike
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      Brothers & Sisters of the Mel! Hope yer all doing Well! I know that Rhymed but i didnt Mind, it still sounds funny as Hell!…(tough crowd i tell ya, no respect!)…Yesterday i told my oncologist i broke my arm in two places, she said “dont go to those two places!”.. No respect!
      Anyways folks, Nov 12th, surgery day, RLL (Right Lower Lobe) will be leaving my body including the 5.2cm Mel Monster, deeeep breath! Yixe! definetly the mother of all surgeries for me, VATS will be used THANK GOD!, im hearing its a lil easier on the Wear & Tear of it all…you all have been so supportive & i APPRECIATE it more then my silly, sometimes “inmature” words can express…Love ya’ll..
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        • October 17, 2018 at 4:16 pm
        Julie in SoCal
        Participant

          Hey Mike!

          Sounds like a good plan!  And I'm glad you're getting VATS.  It's not a walk in the park, but it's very doable, very doable.  For me it was the chest tube that was the most painful.  But even that was manageable (as long as I didn't move).  

          Oh and I have a groaner for you: Worldwide, what's the biggest use of cow hides and skin?  Holding cows together!  Taaa dum dum.

          Seriously, I'm glad you have a plan and options. Will be praying.

          Shalom,

          Julie

            • October 17, 2018 at 5:36 pm
            MarkR
            Participant

              Best of luck with the operation – hope all goes well

            • October 17, 2018 at 6:24 pm
            WithinMySkin
            Participant

              Glad you have a date planned! Sorry to hear about your pending loss of lung lobe, but losing the Mel is awesome! Best weight loss surgery ever 😉 I'll be thinking about ya!

              Lauren

              • October 17, 2018 at 10:35 pm
              bjeans
              Participant

                Well, Mike, November 12 is National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day, so you picked the perfect day to get rid of what has not been good for your soul. Good going, glad you’re getting that sucker out.

                Beth

                • October 17, 2018 at 11:14 pm
                tedtell1
                Participant

                  Mike;

                  Awww, right lower lobes are overrated anyways…..good luck brother and keep the humor and bad jokes flowing.

                  • October 18, 2018 at 12:57 am
                  KellyH
                  Participant

                    Hi mike.

                    Nov 12 must be a melanoma day…my son is scheduled for his 6 month treatment scans….scansnxiety already setting in for me. 

                    I wish you nothing but the best….best thing about surgery is that all it’s temporary..your body will heal and you will be better for it!!!!  I will be thinking of you!!! I know I will not forget the date that’s for sure!!!! 

                    Hang in there!!! 

                    Kelly 🙂

                    • October 18, 2018 at 5:22 pm
                    Patrisa
                    Participant

                      Dear Mike, I rarely post these days, cause my father is doing well and we can relax more now, however I read the posts ofen, cheer for everyone struggling, Especially you! You remind me so much of our friend Josh, your positive attitude and perseverance are just amazing!

                      I think operation is always the best option if possible, if I were in your shoes i would do the exact the same thing! 

                      Good luck and believe everything will be ok! 

                      Prayers, thoughts and love!

                      Patrisa from Slovenia 

                      • October 19, 2018 at 3:32 am
                      lkb
                      Participant

                        Happy again for your Nivo/Ipi response and glad you're going after the big guy.  Before my most recent surgery, I bought a big, thick, gothicky novel I'd been wanting to read. It's not everybody's thing, but I knew it would help me through. Hope you get yourself a post-op treat, as well. And, of course, we'll all be cheering for you here!

                        • October 20, 2018 at 3:47 pm
                        MelanomaMike
                        Participant
                          Thank you all for your replys of encouragement & love & good healing vibes! I should be fine, like iv said its the Mother of all surgeries to date! Gotta be done…love ya guys..
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